Check out three makeup primers from Kryolan, Becca Cosmetics, and Tarte Cosmetics that will help your makeup last for hours. From Broadway stage performances to red carpet appearances, it’s important that 5-time Tony Award winning actress, Audra McDonald look picture-perfect for hours on end – enter makeup primers. To solve the common complaint, “my eye...
Check out our girl’s guide to five holiday makeup gift sets from Tarte Cosmetics, Laura Geller, Jouer Cosmetics, Stila Cosmetics, and Too Faced Cosmetics. What do you get the woman who loves makeup? More of it! HKI walked countless miles attending product launches, read a jillion email product pitches and played with too many...
Look sun kissed sporting a tan from Tarte Cosmetics and Hard Candy in sexy bathing suits from Mara Hoffman, biKa, and Topshop that rock this summer. An invitation to a pool party or a day at the beach is a call to action ladies – a call to make a lasting impression with your sexy...
Tan safely with self tanners for darker skin tones from Pur Minerals, Tarte Cosmetics, Nature’s Gate Organics, MyChelle Dermaceuticals, Xen-Tan, and Australian Gold. Women of color can use self-tanners despite what you’ve heard or think. We all want that sun-kissed look like actress Paula Patton. Sunless tanners are a great alternative to baking in the...
Eddie Murphy’s little girl, Bria Murphy, is all grown up and is quite the head turner these days at the ripe old age of 22. Recently named the Global Brand Ambassador for Soft Sheen-Carson Dark and Lovely (seen here is Midnight Blue, $5.99) – a brand that celebrates the diversity of black women. As Soft Sheen-Carson’s newest representative, Bria needs to be at her best...
The HKI team is always on the hunt for new eco-friendly cosmetics and hair care products. On this most recent search, we found a smokey eye makeup kit from eco-conscious brand Tarte Cosmetics and a shampoo for all hair types from the natural brand JASON. Do something a little different and try a bronzed smokey...
It’s always interesting to see which companies are introducing new beauty products and skin care items into the world of beauty… Koh Gen Do is a skincare line that was developed by an actress who wanted to maintain her touchable/breathable skin while wearing makeup. There are two notable stand outs in the line- the Moisture Foundation which is available in 12 shades ($55, kohgendocosmetics.com) thus...
Going out of your way to do something for the planet just became a little more fun with these summer eco beauty products. Rather than wash your makeup away, you can wipe it away (including eye makeup) with Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Facial Makup Remover Towelettes ($6.95, ulta.com). These makeup remover wipes do nothing to disturb the environment and the on-the-go,...
Does size matter to you? Maybe not to the powerful, five-two actress, Malinda Wiliams, but to me, definitely. What bugs me is when your favorite beauty products won’t fit into your little clutch because they’re too big. But don’t fret, be jazzed about these weightless and less-than-bulgy, must-have travel size beauty products I found to fit your pocketbook. If you find yourself dealing with...
Restore suppleness to overly parched lips with Tarte fRxtion natural sugar exfoliator & lip balm & Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment.